A fan botches a selfie with Arsene Wenger, Ronaldo sings the Champions League anthem and more in The Sweeper. As Everton's struggles persist, Craig Burley suggests Arsenal's visit could be Ronald Koeman's last chance to save his job. A late Olivier Giroud volley gave Arsenal a narrow 1-0 victory...

Paul Merson is backing Arsenal to bounce back to winning ways in the Premier League with a 3-1 victory at Everton on Sunday afternoon. The Gunners head into the trip to Merseyside looking to get bounce back after the disappointment of their 2-1 loss to Watford last weekend. Arsenal have struggled...

Everton manager demands more quality in home game against Arsenal to ease growing unhappiness at his expensive team’s performances It is part of Ronald Koeman’s routine to tweet before and after a match but he does not dwell on the reactions among his 1.16m followers. “I don’t read the comments o...

Stormy Europa League loss increased the pressure on boss who spent £150m on players this summer but he was smiling again and plotting a much-needed win over Arsenal after shaving off those scruffy whiskers

• ‘We have to show we can restart in the Premier League’ says manager • Arsène Wenger outlines rotation policy for cup competitions Arsène Wenger has challenged the first-team regulars he left at home for Arsenal’s Europa League win in Belgrade to pick up the pieces of their domestic season. “We...

Despite Everton's poor start to the season, Ronald Koeman insists he still has the full backing from Everton's board. Despite Everton's poor start to the season, Ronald Koeman insists he still has the full backing from Everton's board. Despite Everton's poor start to the season, Ronald Koeman ins...

Everton have identified and banned a fan who became involved in a player brawl during the 2-1 defeat by Lyon on Thursday night, with Uefa charging the Merseyside club with failing to control their supporters.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has had mixed news on the injury front as he’s confirmed the health of his squad ahead of Sunday’s clash with Everton. The Gunners secured a hard-fought win over Red Star Belgrade in midweek to maintain their perfect start to the Europa League, with Wenger opting to rot...

• Everton also lodge complaint with police over supporter’s conduct • Merseyside police looking into violence at Europa League match Everton have said they will ban for life the fan who appeared to hit the Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes while holding a young child during a melee at Goodison Park o...

Merseyside Police have confirmed they are investigating a pitchside incident at Goodison Park after Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes said he was hit by a supporter during their 2-1 Europa League win over Everton on Thursday.

Arsenal take on Everton this weekend. Arsenal legend Paul Merson believes Arsene Wenger’s side should have less trouble getting three points against Everton this weekend. The former Gunners star does not expect Ronald Koeman’s struggling outfit to provide the same kinds of problems as Watford did...

Paul Mariner weighs in on Jack Wilshere's retort to Troy Deeney after the Watford forward called Arsenal's character into question. Misery loves company and Goodison Park will play host to some group therapy on Sunday as troubled Arsenal visit traumatised Everton. The Gunners need to get back on...

A second-half brawl sparked both offences as Lyon's 2-1 victory heaped more pressure on Ronald Koeman and Everton. As Everton's torrid run in the Prem and Europe continues, the FC crew discuss whether or not a managerial change is needed. A second-half brawl sparked both offences as Lyon's 2-1 vi...

Craig Burley breaks down Man United's defensive approach which left Romelu Lukaku stranded up front. It is one the biggest turnovers in the history of world football. Last month, Manchester United announced record revenues of over £581 million (€661m) for the 2016-17 season. Their peers are Real...

Martin Keown believes Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku still has work to do to reach Didier Drogba’s level. The Red Devils signed Lukaku in a £75m deal from Premier League rivals Everton in the summer transfer window. The 24-year-old had the chance to return to defending champions Chelsea...

As Everton's torrid run in the Prem and Europe continues, the FC crew discuss whether or not a managerial change is needed. Friday's latest stories from the world of football in ESPN FC's What's Trending EVERTON: A 2-1 loss to Lyon at Goodison Park saw an ugly incident involving both teams and Ev...

When Everton struggled under David Moyes and even under Walter Smith to some extent, Evertonians could console themselves with the idea that the players suffered too because at least you could see they were trying.

A second-half brawl sparked both offences as Lyon's 2-1 victory heaped more pressure on Ronald Koeman and Everton. As Everton's torrid run in the Prem and Europe continues, the FC crew discuss whether or not a managerial change is needed. Another night of disappointment puts Everton on the brink...

• Ashley Williams sparks melee with shove on Lyon goalkeeper • Ronald Koeman: ‘I think players were acting out of frustration’ Everton look likely to face Uefa disciplinary action after their Europa League match with Lyon descended into a melee, with a few of the home crowd involved in an ugly br...

Everton slipped to a 2-1 loss at home to Lyon as their woes continue. However, it was a fan who stole the show. The tie descended into chaos in the second-half when captain Ashley Williams pushed over Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes. Players from both sides descended into a brawl with the fight pus...

The pressure on Ronald Koeman increased as Everton slipped tamely to another Europa League defeat, more or less ending their interest in this competition and leaving them stuck at the bottom of their group with just a single point from three games. Koeman has possibly had enough of Thursday night...

Live updates from the Europa League group E clash Follow Red Star Belgrade v Arsenal – live! Send Simon an email or tweet @ Simon_Burnton Follow all the scores from the games across Europe 7.29pm BST Here’s Fekir’s 94th-minute free-kick winner against Monaco on Friday, his seventh goal of the sea...

It is 15 years to the day since Wayne Rooney introduced himself to the wider world and, in a new book, we hear from the people who saw him come through David Moyes’s early period at Everton was helped by the emergence of the club’s most outstanding youth player in living memory. On the opening da...

Jose Mourinho takes a dig at other football managers and promises not to "cry and moan" about injuries like others do. Romelu Lukaku had a touching moment with Benfica goalkeeper Mile Svilar, whose howler led to the only goal of the match. Marcus Rashford's free kick was mishandled by Benfica's g...

Romelu Lukaku showed his compassionate side after Manchester United's 1-0 away win over Benfica in the Champions League, taking the time to check on 18-years-and-52 days old - a Champions League record for youngest goalkeeper - Mile Svilar, whose mistake handed all three points to Jose Mourinho's...

Romelu Lukaku had a touching moment with Benfica goalkeeper Mile Svilar, whose howler led to the only goal of the match. Marcus Rashford's free kick was mishandled by Benfica's goalkeeper and sealed a hard-fought 1-0 victory for Man United. Marcus Rashford's free kick was mishandled by Benfica's...

• Everton manager prepares to face Lyon at home in Europa League • Arsenal at home and Chelsea away next up for troubled Dutchman Ronald Koeman believes he still retains the confidence of the Everton board as he tries to turn round a disappointing start to the season but admits he needs a win at...

Ronald Koeman acknowledges the pressure he's been put under after Everton fought back for a draw at Brighton. Ronald Koeman says he has retained the Everton board's backing having met with majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri on Friday, though he accepts his position is dependent on results. Moshi...

The summer transfer window was far from satisfactory for Chelsea fans as manager Antonio Conte failed to sign major targets Romelu Lukaku, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and now, Radja Nainggolan. The Express report that the Italian had indeed tried to sign the Roma midfielder but a deal failed to mate...

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has hit back at Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren after he suggested Red Devils forward Romelu Lukaku stamped on his head purposely during the meeting between the clubs in the Premier League last weekend. TV coverage picked up Lukaku’s boot catch Lovren’s head a...

Latest updates from the Group E game at Stadion Ljudski vrt Lovren accuses Lukaku of deliberately kicking him in the face Email Simon | or tweet @Simon_Burnton 6.41pm BST The team sheets have been handed in, and the names upon them are these: Maribor: Handanovic, Suler, Vrhovec, Ahmedi, Kabha, Ta...

Romelu Lukaku has insisted that he is not worried about proving himself as capable of delivering for Manchester United in the big games. The Belgian forward has made a strong start to life at Manchester United since his move to Old Trafford from Everton back in July, scoring seven goals in eight...

Everton must be prepared to win any way possible to lift their spirits and turn their season around, according to their record signing Gylfi Sigurdsson. It has been a campaign of disappointment so far.

Thierry Henry has told Romelu Lukaku that he was “too eager” to prove a point for Manchester United in the Red Devils’ goalless draw with Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday. The Belgian striker struggled to make much impact on the game at Anfield as the Red Devils ended up having to settle for a po...

Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has revealed his belief that Man Utd striker Romelu Lukaku deliberately kicked him in the head on Saturday. Lukaku will face no action over the incident as it was seemingly an accidental collision between the pair at Anfield at the weekend with the United forward’s...

Mark Ogden expected much more out of Liverpool and Man United following their dire goalless draw at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool could never play with a style similar to what Man United displayed at Anfield. MARIBOR, Slovenia -- Dejan Lovren believes Romelu Lukaku deliberately struck him...

• Liverpool defender says Manchester United player ‘could move away’ • FA backs referee in deciding Lukaku should not face any action Dejan Lovren has made the startling claim that Romelu Lukaku deliberately stamped on his face during Liverpool’s goalless draw against Manchester United . The Croa...

English Premier League: Romelu Lukaku (43') Liverpool 0-0 Man United Romelu Lukaku appeared to graze Dejan Lovren's face with his boot late in the first half. Craig Burley breaks down Man United's defensive approach which left Romelu Lukaku stranded up front. Mark Ogden expected much more out of...

Manchester United summer signing Romelu Lukaku can be like Didier Drogba at Chelsea for Jose Mourinho, Gary Pallister has claimed. The Red Devils managed to see off competition from Premier League champions Chelsea to sign Lukaku in a £75m deal from Everton in July. Lukaku has hit the ground runn...

Lukaku believes he’s getting harsh treatment. Romelu Lukaku has hit back at his critics after Manchester United’s 0-0 draw with Liverpool at the weekend, which drew harsh words from Red Devils legend Gary Neville in particular. The Belgian had a quiet game at Anfield as United came away with just...

Anthony Knockaert could make all the difference fro Brighton, Pablo Zabaleta is fed up with West Ham’s ill-discipline and Kevin de Bruyne is drawing more praise Mark Hughes was in no doubt he had witnessed the favourites for the title. “Clearly I would say that after being beaten 7-2 but they do...

Julien Laurens explains why Jose Mourinho might not be a good fit at PSG, despite reported mutual interest. Alejandro Moreno says Manchester United played like a mid-table side in their scoreless draw at Liverpool. Mark Ogden expected much more out of Liverpool and Man United following their dire...

There was a stark admission from Romelu Lukaku as another big fixture passed him by. “Sometimes it is difficult when you play against the top teams and you play not to win and don’t really create chances, ” he said.

Mikael Silvestre has warned Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic that Romelu Lukaku is the number one striker at Old Trafford. The Red Devils signed the Belgium international in a £75m deal from Everton in the summer transfer window after seeing off competition from Chelsea. The Mancheste...

Craig Burley breaks down Man United's defensive approach which left Romelu Lukaku stranded up front. Alejandro Moreno says Manchester United played like a mid-table side in their scoreless draw at Liverpool. Mark Ogden expected much more out of Liverpool and Man United following their dire goalle...

The players will understand each other better and I think talking amongst each other is a value that is not emphasised as much as it should be, said Allardyce. Understanding each other as people, not just as footballers, to get that relationship.